A Retrospective Review of Declined Lung Donors: Estimating the Potential of Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion

Background Even in the extended-criteria era, the reasons for declining lung donors are not always clear. Furthermore, it has not been determined how many actual declined lungs would be retrieved by ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) beyond that already achieved in centers with an existing high utilization rate. Methods This retrospective study reviewed all lung donor referrals between 2014 and 2018, including detailed formal referrals and...